Content Specific Ideas for Cartoon Builders

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Science

NC Standard	4C.Integrated	Activity	Sample Toon
PSc.3.3.4. Explain magnetism in terms of domains, interactions of poles, and magnetic fields. View 5 Results PSc.3.3.5. Explain the practical applications of magnetism. ..........................................	Creativity Communication ................................	Students are asked to build an example of friction, gravity and magnetism for a classroom gallery. Students then choose from the collection to explain the forces causing the action within the cartoon.

Arts

NC Standard	4C.Integrated	Activity	Sample Toon
I.ML.1.2. Use the fundamental techniques (such as posture, playing position, breath control, fingerings, and bow hold) to sing or play an instrument properly.	Critical Thinking Creativity ................................	Students build a cartoon explaining proper poster, and breath control while singing, or while playing an instrument, including visual examples of good and bad posture.

Social Studies

NC Standard	4C.Integrated	Activity	Sample Toon
WH.2.4. Analyze the rise and spread of various empires in terms of influence, achievements and lasting impact. ..........................................	Creativity Communication ................................	Research the origin of the name of a city or small country in Southeast Asia and build a cartoon of your findings. Once everyone is complete, the class can look for significant connections between the different countries in the area while charting the geography.

Health & PE

NC Standard	4C.Integrated	Activity	Sample Toon
9.NPA.4.3. Implement a personal plan to improve current habits to achieve balanced nutrition and fitness. ..............................	Creativity Communication ................................	At the beginning of the semester, students build two short-term and one long-term goals related to health & fitness they would like to accomplish within the year. They are asked to build a cartoon to present their goals on a digital gallery to remind them of their goals over time. Students also engage in a journal of their progress toward these goals with the tool Penzu.

Math

NC Standard	4C.Integrated	Activity	Sample Toon
G-SRT.8. Use trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles in applied problems.	Creativity Critical Thinking ................................	Students are challenged to find a real-world example of a triangle to measure for the lengths of all sides using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Agriculture Science

NC Standard	4C.Integrated	Activity	Sample Toon
AP04.02 Compare characteristics, preparation, and credentials needed in agricultural production industry careers.	Creativity Communication ................................	Students explore the history of agriculture through an interactive multimedia activity, or research. Students then explain how agriculture developed and why it was an important

Career & Technical

NC Standard	4C.Integrated	Activity	Sample Toon
3.03 Acquire fundamental knowledge of investment analysis andselection to make prudent investment decisions. (FI:279, FI:280,FI:283)	Creativity Critical Thinking ................................	Students explore the possible outcomes of investing in a company. They begin by considering the pros and cons of a investing in a company or franchise. Students then research and analyze investment opportunities, ultimately selecting one that they think they might be able to successfully gain from, and present what they learned and they company they plan to invest in, in a ToonDoo cartoon.

English

NC Standard	4C.Integrated	Activity	Sample Toon
9-10.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. 9-10.L.5.a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text.	Creativity Critical Thinking Communication ................................	Students find an example of a figure of speech in the real world and build a cartoon representing the example

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